Sri Lanka cricketers end battle for contracts
July 18th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, July 18 (IANS) Sri Lankan cricketers have ended their battle against the authorities over signing of the contracts for the year 2012, an official said Wednesday."The contracts have been ... Read more...
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New tax saving scheme for equity investment, STT cut proposed
March 16th, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) To encourage retail investors to participate more in the capital market, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday proposed a new tax exemption scheme -- Rajiv ... Read more...
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Where Indian art meets global creativity (With Image)
January 26th, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Boundaries crumbled when India met Iran, Germany, Britain, US and Africa under one roof at the India Art Fair which opened to the public here ... Read more...
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1,000 artists, 20 countries - India Art Fair cometh
January 18th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Billed as one of the biggest carnivals of art this year, the fourth India Art Fair here Jan 25-29 will feature more than 1,000 artists ... Read more...
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Don’t disinvest in HAL, says CPI-M
September 19th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The CPI-M Monday asked the government to reverse its move to disinvest 10 percent of shares in Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and asked it not ... Read more...
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Artist Damien Hirst to attend India Art Fair
September 5th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The fourth edition of India Art Fair, formerly known as the India Art Summit, Jan 25-29 will play host to top international contemporary artists like ... Read more...
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Step-by-step liberalisation good policy: German envoy
November 26th, 2010 - 11:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) Germany's envoy to India Friday called for greater foreign participation in this country's insurance sector but said it was a good policy to go for liberalisation step-by-step and ... Read more...
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India to show presence through Indo-Russian robotic mission
August 13th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 13 (ANI): India and Russia have jointly started working on a robotic mission, whereby the Russian-built four-legged platform will deliver around 35kg of scientific equipment to the lunar surface and ... Read more...
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Kalmadi flags off motorcycle rally to promote Commonwealth Games
June 13th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, flagged off the motorcycle rally, called 'Delhi 2010 Riders-Delhi to Leh Rally', in New Delhi on Sunday to promote ... Read more...
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Government offers talks on nuclear liability bill (Second Lead)
March 17th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) With the political standoff over the civil nuclear liability bill persisting, the government Wednesday offered to "discuss coolly" all issues relating to the legislation and urged the ... Read more...
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Government offers dialogue on nuclear liability bill (Lead)
March 17th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ruling out foreign investment in India's nuclear sector, the government Wednesday offered dialogue to a combative opposition over the civil nuclear liability bill, saying contentious issues should ... Read more...
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Open up key sectors for foreign companies: UK first secretary
December 21st, 2009 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) British Business Minister Peter Mandelson has urged India to allow more foreign participation in key sectors like banking, insurance, legal, defence, and services.
"There are still areas like ... Read more...
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‘Global meltdown not to impact India’s military modernisation’
February 2nd, 2009 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The global meltdown will not impact on India's military modernisation that envisages the purchase of hardware worth Rs.1.4 trillion ($30 billion) over the next five years, a ... Read more...
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International battery trade fair begins in Chandigarh Friday
January 16th, 2009 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 15 (IANS) More than 200 battery manufacturers from 13 countries, including the US, Britain, Australia and Hong Kong, will take part in a three-day global industry trade fair in Chandigarh ... Read more...
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Agro Tech-2008 to draw increased foreign participation
November 27th, 2008 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 27 (IANS) The eighth edition of the biennial agro-technology and business fair, 'Agro Tech 2008', slated to start here Nov 28 will witness an increased international participation this year, organisers ... Read more...
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India invites Brazil to invest in medical ties
July 28th, 2008 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India Monday called on Brazilian pharma industry to invest in clinical trials as the country has emerged as a hub in the sector. Speaking at a meeting ... Read more...
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Top shuttlers to compete in Tata Open badminton tournament
July 21st, 2008 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) India's top shuttlers will be seen in action along with some international stars in the 1st Tata Open All India Badminton Tournament, organised by the Prakash Padukone Badminton ... Read more...
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Swiss-German realty major announces India plans
May 27th, 2008 - 5:49 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In another big foreign participation in India's realty sector, Swiss-German company MPC Synergy has formed a 50:50 venture with the Anil Nanda group to initially invest $100 ... Read more...
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India Inc shone bright at defence exposition
February 20th, 2008 - 1:03 pm ICT by admin
By Vishnu Makhijani
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India Inc shone bright and clear at the just concluded international defence exposition here, sending out a clear message it was eager to manufacture military ... Read more...
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